Hogs Killing a Snake
John Steuart Curry
key Notes:
Rural violence, Dynamic composition
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Dimensions:
76.5 × 97.3 cm (30 1/8 × 38 1/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Hogs Killing a Snake" by John Steuart Curry is an artwork that reflects the artist's focus on rural American life and the natural world, themes prevalent in his oeuvre. The painting captures a dramatic moment of confrontation between animals, illustrating Curry's interest in depicting the raw and often violent interactions within nature.
Description of the work:
John Steuart Curry's "Hogs Killing a Snake" depicts a dynamic rural scene where a group of hogs aggressively confronts a snake, capturing the tension and movement through vigorous brushwork and a vivid color palette. The composition is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, emphasizing the naturalistic details of the animals and the surrounding environment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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